Filling Operator

We Are Kerry:

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Where You'll Work:

Our Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other similar liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!

Key responsibilities

The Production Operator - Filling Machine ensures that filling equipment, tools, supplies, and work areas are maintained according to applicable GMP. The safe set-up, operation and sanitation of high-speed filling and packaging equipment including but not limited to fillers, cappers, labelers, case erecter, case packer, case and/or bottle coders, palletizers and pallet wrapper.

What You'll Do:

• Accurately record production data, turning all related documents to inventory control at end of shift.
• Effectively correcting downtime issues, and reporting issues that are impacting.
• Operational Efficiency immediately to their line lead or supervisor Equipment changeovers, set-ups, trouble shooting and adjustments.
• Flavor changes, washouts and weekly cleaning: i.e. tanks, pipes and equipment, (CIP and COP) and floors.
• Calibrate and operate pH meters, and refractometers, perform relative.
• Quality Assurance monitoring Hand stacking and/or manual pack-off.
• Maintain all quality, sanitation and production documents in accordance with plant quality, safety and environmental requirements.

This Shift is Scheduled 10:30pm - 7:00am, Sunday Night through Friday Morning with Overtime Available

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
  Basic math skills, ability to calculate percentages accurately.
• 6 mo. Manufacturing experience, preferably in a chemical or food processing facility.
• 3 mo. Prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
• Use of MS products required, SAP software preferred.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems.
• Ability to complete certification requirements

What's In It For You:

The typical hiring range for this role is $18.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).